HOW TO APPLY

HOW TO APPLY

Submit Your Application In-Person

Important Note:

Effective 03 November 2018, prior appointment is mandatory for Biometric Enrolment at all the Canada Visa Application
Centres (CVAC) in China. Depending on your nationality, you may already need to give biometrics.

Since July 31, 2018 – applicants from Europe, Middle East and Africa

Starting December 31, 2018 – applicants from Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas

Please note that appointments are mandatory in order to enroll biometrics at the Visa Application Centre. A
planned visit with a preferred time slot at the Visa Application Centre guarantees prompt service thus eliminating
longer waiting time resulting in inconvenience.

Applicants requesting emergency appointments for the purpose of biometric collection may do so provided
suitable proof of the emergency is presented at the time of the appointment. Suitable proof may include
a note or other documentation from an official. Please note that this proof only needs to be presented
and will not be collected by the VAC, and that this will provide an emergency biometric appointment but
not affect IRCC’s processing time for the application. For any further information or questions, the Contact
Centre is able to assist with any inquiries

For the purposes of biometric collection, nationality is based on the nationality you have declared in question
number 6 (*Citizenship) on the IRCC application form.

It is advised that you keep your hands henna-free at the time of your Biometric Appointment to ensure unimpeded
biometric enrollment. Non-compliant applicants will be asked to visit the Visa Application Centre with
a fresh appointment after 30 calendar days. Kindly adhere to this requirement to avoid delays and multiple
visits to the centre.

Two ways of submitting visa application to Canada

Paper Application

E-Application

Paper Application

Step 1 :

Read complete information on the visa/permit requirements on
IRCC website and download the appropriate application forms and checklist relevant to the purpose of
your visit. Please refer to the
“Prepare Your Application” page to obtain details on visas/permits.

Step 2 :

Fill out the
application form electronically Completed Forms (including the barcoded sheets) are to be printed on
a white, bond quality, non-glossy paper, using a laser printer.

Please ensure that 2D barcode is printed clearly and on high quality paper. Downloaded and hand-written forms
will not be accepted.

If an applicant is unable to complete a paper application by themselves and require assistance to do so, they
can avail VFS Global’s chargeable Assisted Service – Paper Application, at the Visa Application Centre. Service
is available for both biometric and non-biometric applicants.

Applicants will be required to complete a Visa Application Centre consent form for Assisted Service – Paper
Application.

Using the centre’s self-service workstation, the staff will provide assistance in filling out the paper application
form by transcribing the applicant’s responses and entering the data accordingly. Applicants are requested
to check the accuracy of the transcribed data before signing the application form.

If you prefer to fill out the form at the Visa Application Centre, our self-service workstation is available
at an hourly charge.

Step 3 :

If you are unable to provide all the supporting documents as mentioned in the official IRCC document checklist,
you are required to fill out and sign a
waiver form and attach it with your application. Please note, failure to provide the requested documents
as stated in the IRCC document checklist may result in additional delays or refusal of your application for
a visa, permit or travel document.

Read the
Privacy Policy, fill out the
Consent Form and attach it with your application.

Important: If a completed and signed VFS Global consent form is not included with the application, we will
NOT be able to assist you, and your application will be returned.

Step 4 :

Pay the Government of Canada Fee and biometric fee (if required) as per instructions on the IRCC website
Pay your fees

For applicants who are unable to make online payments, VFS Global offers an additional paid service wherein
applicants can pay cash at the centre. Confirmation of the Government of Canada fee payment generated on
the IRCC payment portal will be issued to the applicant, along with the invoice-cum-receipt.

Step 5 :

If you are NOT REQUIRED to submit biometrics, visit your local Canada Visa Application Centre along with your
passport, photographs, completed forms, the Government of Canada Fee, and all the supporting prelisted in
the IRCC document checklist. Applicable Visa Application Centre service charges for package transmission
and Assisted Service – Paper application will be charged to you at the time of the application submission.

If you are REQUIRED to submit biometrics, prior appointment is mandatory for biometric
enrolment.

A planned visit with a preferred time slot at the Visa Application Centre
guarantees prompt service thus eliminating longer waiting time resulting in inconvenience.

Important Note: If you need to give your
biometrics, the biometric fee of CAD85 covers the Canada Visa Application Centre service charge for Package Transmission. Charges for additional services are not included

Once you are at the Canada Visa Application Centre, your application and biometric (if applicable) will be
collected. Pay the applicable Visa Application Centre service charges and obtain a receipt. This receipt
contains your unique tracking number which you will need to track the progress of your application online.

Important Note: If you need to provide biometrics, your CAD85 biometric fee covers the Canada Visa Application
Centre
service charge for application handling.

E-Application

Important Note:

Effective 03 November 2018, prior appointment is mandatory for Biometric Enrolment at all the Canada Visa Application
Centres (CVAC) in China. Depending on your nationality, you may already need to give biometrics.

Since July 31, 2018 – applicants from Europe, Middle East and Africa

Starting December 31, 2018 – applicants from Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas

Please note that appointments are mandatory in order to enroll biometrics at the Visa Application Centre.
A planned visit with a preferred time slot at the Visa Application Centre guarantees prompt service thus
eliminating longer waiting time resulting in inconvenience.

Applicants requesting emergency appointments for the purpose of biometric collection may do so provided suitable proof of the emergency is presented at the time of the appointment. Suitable proof may include a note or other documentation from an official. Please note that this proof only needs to be presented and will not be collected by the VAC, and that this will provide an emergency biometric appointment but not affect IRCC’s processing time for the application. For any further information or questions, the Contact Centre is able to assist with any inquiries.

It is advised that you keep your hands henna-free at the time of your Biometric Appointment to ensure unimpeded
biometric enrollment. Non-compliant applicants will be asked to visit the Visa Application Centre with
a fresh appointment after 30 calendar days. Kindly adhere to this requirement to avoid delays and multiple
visits to the centre.

Step 1 :

Complete instructions on how to submit a visa application via E-Application can be found on the IRCC website
“
Apply Online”.

Applicants who are REQUIRED to submit biometrics after successfully submitting an E-Application will receive
a notification in a form of a Biometric Instruction Letter (BIL). Upon receipt of the BIL, you will be required
to visit the Visa Application Centre to submit biometrics.

Step 2 :

If you are REQUIRED to submit biometrics, prior appointment is mandatory for biometric
enrolment.

Once an appointment is scheduled, an appointment letter will be generated along with a reference number.

The appointment letter will provide details of the date, time and location of the appointment, along with other
relevant information regarding security at the centre, additional services, etc.

Prior to 31 December 2018, applicants required to submit biometrics may come to the Visa Application Centre
at their convenience within
business hours.

If you are NOT REQUIRED to submit biometrics, please wait for the decision of your application and check your
MyCIC account for further instructions.

Step 3 :

On the date of your appointment (if applicable) please arrive at the centre 15 minutes prior to your appointed
time.

Upon completion of biometric enrolment, you will be provided a receipt confirming that your biometric has been
collected at the Canada Visa Application Centre.

Step 4 :

Once a decision has been made on your visa application, you will be notified via email to submit your passport
through a Passport Request Letter. If you are unsure of emails from IRCC getting delivered to you, please
check your my CIC account periodically for updates.

Upon receipt of the Passport Request Letter, please submit your original passport, along with the Passport
Request Letter, at the Visa Application Centre.

For complete guidance on how to submit passport and Other Documents, please
click here

Beijing北京

Bank Name:银行名称

中国银行北京使馆区支行 Bank of China, Embassy District Branch

Account Number:账号

342 860 268 969

Account Name:账户名称

北京双雄对外服务公司签证代理服务中心Visa Service Centre of Beijing Shuangxiong Foreign Service Co.

Mail Your Application

Read the complete information on the visa/permit requirements on the
IRCC website and download the
application form and checklist relevant to the purpose of your visit. Please refer to the “VISA TYPES”
page to obtain details on visa/permit categories.

Important Note:

Effective 03 November 2018, prior appointment is mandatory for Biometric Enrolment at all the Canada Visa Application
Centres (CVAC) in China. Depending on your nationality, you may already need to give biometrics.

Since July 31, 2018 – applicants from Europe, Middle East and Africa

Starting December 31, 2018 – applicants from Asia, Asia Pacific and the Americas

Please note that appointments are mandatory in order to enroll biometrics at the Visa Application Centre.
A planned visit with a preferred time slot at the Visa Application Centre guarantees prompt service thus
eliminating longer waiting time resulting in inconvenience.

If you opt to Mail-In your application, please ensure that the Application package includes:

It is advised that you keep your hands henna-free at the time of your Biometric Appointment to ensure unimpeded
biometric enrollment. Non-compliant applicants will be asked to visit the Visa Application Centre with a
fresh appointment after 30 calendar days. Kindly adhere to this requirement to avoid delays and multiple
visits to the centre.

If you are mailing in your application package to a Visa Application Centre, please use the biometric validity
tool to check if you are required to enroll biometrics at a VAC (Click here).

Once you receive a notification to enroll biometrics, please ensure you schedule and appear for an appointment
within 10 working days at the same VAC where you have mailed your application

Step 1 :

Read the complete information on the visa/permit requirements on
IRCC website and download the application form and checklist relevant to the purpose of your visit. Please
refer to the “
Prepare Your Application” page to obtain details on visas/permits

Step 2 :

Fill out the
application form electronically. Completed forms (including the barcoded sheets) are to be printed on
a white non-glossy quality bond paper using a laser jet printer. Please ensure that 2D barcode is clearly
printed and on high quality paper. Downloaded and hand-written forms will not be accepted.

If you are unable to provide all the supporting documents as mentioned in the official IRCC document checklist,
you are required to fill out and sign a
waiver form and attach it with your application. Please note, failure to provide the requested documents
as stated in the IRCC document checklist may result in additional delays or refusal of your application for
a visa, permit or travel document.

Step 3 :

Read the
Privacy Policy, fill out the Consent Form and attach it with your application form.

Important: If a completed and signed consent form is not included with the application, we will
NOT be able to assist you, and your application will be pending until the
Consent Form is completed and submitted.

Step 4 :

Pay the Government of Canada and biometric fees (if required) as instructed on the IRCC website
Pay your fees

For applicants who are unable to make online payments, CVAC offers an additional paid service wherein
applicants can pay cash at the centre. Confirmation of the Government of Canada fee payment generated on
the IRCC payment portal will be issued to the applicant, along with the invoice-cum-receipt.

If you need to provide your biometrics, the biometric fee of CAD85 covers the Canada Visa Application Centre service charge for Package Transmission. Service charges for additional services are not covered.

If you are NOT REQUIRED to submit biometrics, applicable Visa Application Centre service charges for package
transmission and Assisted Service – Paper Application must be paid over and above the charges for any optional
services availed at the Canada Visa Application Centre.

Important: If your application is received without the correct payment for Canada Visa Application Centre service
charges, we will not be able to assist you and your application will be held pending until the Visa Application
Centre service charges are paid.

Payment must be made in RMB either by direct deposit in bank account OR by online transfer to the bank account
specified below:

Beijing北京

Bank Name:银行名称

中国银行北京使馆区支行 Bank of China, Embassy District Branch

Account Number:账号

342 860 268 969

Account Name:账户名称

北京双雄对外服务公司签证代理服务中心Visa Service Centre of Beijing Shuangxiong Foreign Service Co.

Step 6 :

Arrange forms and documents according to the IRCC checklist.

Step 7 :

Mail in your completed and signed application forms and checklists, signed consent form, along with your
passport, 2 photographs, all required documents as per checklist and proof of payment for visa fee and
service and courier charge fees (see payment instructions in step 4 and step 5 above). Incomplete or deficient
applications will be kept pending, and applicants will need to submit the missing details/documents within
10 working days. If applicant fails to complete the application within 10 days, the application package
will be returned.

Place everything in a sealed envelope and mail it to the following applicable Canada Visa Application Centre
(CVAC). (Note: Please also specify on paper and have it enclosed in case you’re not the recipient, or,
the result is returning to other designated address other than the one on forms.)

Step 8 :

Track your delivery with the postal or courier company used to submit your application(s) to the Canada Visa
Application Centre

Step 9 :

You will receive an email notification containing your application tracking ID from the Canada Visa Application
Centre within 2 working days of receipt of your application.

Step 10 :

If biometrics is required, applicants with complete applications will be notified via email or phone call
to schedule an appointment for biometric enrolment within 10 working days at the centre.

Please note that appointments are mandatory in order to enroll biometrics at the Visa Application Centre. A planned visit with a preferred time slot at the Visa Application Centre guarantees prompt service thus eliminating longer waiting time resulting in inconvenience. You can schedule an appointment here

Once an appointment is scheduled, an appointment letter will be generated along with a reference number.

Step 11 :

After processing of your application by the Canadian Visa Officer, your documents will be returned through
courier.

SUBMIT YOUR PASSPORT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS

If you have received notification from the Government of Canada requesting your passport, you may submit
your passport along with the passport request letter via Canada Visa Application Centre (CVAC).

Please note that there will be a service charge for the above services. The details can be obtained here.

You can submit your passport:

In person – Bring your original passport, along with the passport request letter, to the Visa Application Centre (VAC).Submitting your passport at the VAC can entail a service charge for Package Transmission (see above).

Through an authorized representative Send in your original passport, along with the pre-printed passport request letter and a duly filled Consent Form for the authorized representative, to the VAC. Submitting your passport at the VAC can entail a service charge for Package Transmission (see above).

Mail-in Send your passport, your passport request letter, the applicable VAC fees, the Consent Form and your contact information, including your email, phone number and return address to the Visa Application Centre. Submitting your passport at the Visa Application Centre can entail a service charge for Package Transmission (see above) . Method of payment can be obtained here. Please note that the courier service fee for the return of passport is separate from the Package Transmission fee.

In the case of a Permanent Resident applicant whose application has been finalized and who has been instructed to submit his/her passport, a photograph as per required specifications, and a completed Appendix B might be requested as well. Please check the instructions sent to you for complete information and guidance. Submitting your passport at the Visa Application Centre entails a service charge of package transmission fee (see above).

Upon completion of the passport submission process you will be provided a receipt in the form of an Invoice-cum-Receipt
(ICR), indicating the total amount paid based on
additional services availed at the Visa Application Centre. ICR will likewise contain the application
reference number and tracking number which can be used to track the application online

In the case of Mail-in passports, ICR will be inserted in the return decision envelope.

Upon return of the passport from the Canada Visa Office to the Visa Application Centre, applicant may either:

Collect the passport in person at the Canada Visa Application Centre. Bring a valid ID and the receipt
issued at the CVAC at the time of submission.

Authorize someone on your behalf to collect the passport. To do so please complete the
Consent Form and ensure that the authorized person brings along valid government issued
identification for him/herself and the applicant, along with the receipt issued at the CVAC at the time
of submission.